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Re: License plate requirements [2008highlander]
by acurapm
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Mar 19, 2008 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: 2008highlander (Mar 19, 2008 6:25 am)
Thanks, 2008highlander, for your helpful response. To answer your question about purchase date, I have some flexibility, but I plan to return to Canada by the end of April, at the latest. The information about a 90 day driving permit provided by US dealerships is very good news to me. I was not aware that dealerships could issue permits for such an extended period of time. I thought (mistakenly) that the period was for a maximum of 30 days, and that it was restricted to driving the car in the state of purchase only. This information changes things considerably for me. I was prepared to wait for another 6 weeks to purchase, but now, if there is a deal that "I can't refuse", I'll be in a position to take advantage of it. An earlier purchase date would also give me more time to arrange for transport to Amherst, too.
This is indeed, good news!
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- #3895 of 4512
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Toyota SIenna - conversion mi to km
by chimo77
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Mar 19, 2008 (8:56 am)
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anyone have any experience doing conversion of odometer from miles to kilometer ?
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- #3896 of 4512
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Re: License plate requirements [acurapm]
by 2008highlander
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Mar 19, 2008 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: acurapm (Mar 19, 2008 8:44 am)
I purchased in Delaware, the dealer gave me a 90 day permit. I drove from Delaware to Toronto through Buffalo, 9 hours driving spread out over 3 days. Passed well over 20 state troopers (a lot more then expected) and no problems. Only got stopped a week after being on the CDN side of the boarder because the OPP could not understand the temp permit and no front plate. Showed him the paperwork and he said "off you go". Definitely, 90 days should give you plenty of time to search out the best vehicle for you at the best price you can find. Good luck!
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- #3897 of 4512
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Re: License plate requirements [acurapm]
by wrajinder
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Mar 19, 2008 (2:20 pm)
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Replying to: acurapm (Mar 19, 2008 8:44 am)
I am not sure about 90 day permit hing. My delaer ionly gave me 3 day permit in washington state. After requesting I got another for 3 days from my delaer. I will suggest you must call your delare to confirm about it.
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- #3898 of 4512
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Re: Toyota SIenna - conversion mi to km [chimo77]
by 2008highlander
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Mar 19, 2008 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: chimo77 (Mar 19, 2008 8:56 am)
I've got the Toyota Highlander and I have been searching out the answer to that question myself. I'm not so concerned about the odometer, but my front display shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit not Celsius and I cannot figure out how to change it and I've read all the manuals, albeit not carefully/thoroughly. Anyone......?
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- #3899 of 4512
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Re: License plate requirements [2008highlander]
by wrajinder
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Mar 19, 2008 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: 2008highlander (Mar 19, 2008 2:20 pm)
My understanding is that temp permit is valid only in US. You are just drive your vehicle right to your home and park over there till the inspection day comes. On inspection day you have to get a temp permit from ICBC to drive to candian tire. So technically from border to US border to your home you just do not have any plate?
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- #3900 of 4512
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Re: Toyota SIenna - conversion mi to km [2008highlander]
by wrajinder
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Mar 19, 2008 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: 2008highlander (Mar 19, 2008 2:23 pm)
There is no crack for it yet. Its not as easy as it seems. You may want to check http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=122 & http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.ef17022?displayRecent
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Re: License plate requirements [wrajinder]
by caramel
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Mar 19, 2008 (6:59 pm)
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Replying to: wrajinder (Mar 19, 2008 2:20 pm)
Trip permits are from state by state rules.
Washington is 3 days for $25.00 (plus any selling agents fee). Buy more if you need more days.
Oregon is for ?? days for $20.00 (You can buy it yourself by mail)
Utah is for 4 days for $2.50. (My dealer is adding a $20 fee)
Question: Are they valid across state lines? Practically, they should be but I have not seen any law that says so. My Utah dealer says they are. Truckers can get permits for a region - like the Westen Region.
Find out for your State of interest by searching "State DMV" and, why not contact the department?
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- #3902 of 4512
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Re: Toyota SIenna - conversion mi to km [wrajinder]
by 2008highlander
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Mar 20, 2008 (5:09 am)
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Replying to: wrajinder (Mar 19, 2008 2:28 pm)
Thanks, it's not a huge deal for me. Sometimes in vehicles, like GM or Mazda, it is just a button change on the dash and all the numbers convert from KMS to Miles and vice versa. I guess Toyota is more like Chrysler in this regard. Thanks for the links!
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- #3903 of 4512
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Re: License plate requirements [acurapm]
by 2008highlander
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Mar 20, 2008 (5:20 am)
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Replying to: acurapm (Mar 19, 2008 8:44 am)
Reading some other individual's response, the length of the temporary permit depends on the state where it is purchased. Either way, I am sure something on the back of your vehicle is much better then driving it without any plates. As long as you have all the paperwork in the vehicle, I am sure most state troopers and OPP officers will be understanding of the situation, as they were in my case. As another example, my brother drove his used RX-8 from New Jersey to Toronto, with no plates (temp or otherwise) at all and never had any issue on the US side of the boarder. However, a week after getting back into Canada he did get pulled over by an officer who noticed he didn't have any plates. He showed the officer all the paperwork, but the office still gave him a $100 fine (which he is now fighting in court) because supposedly, it is possible to by a one time 7 day license permit in Ontario. However, when it expires, it cannot be renewed. He is taking the law to court, because it contradicts the 45 days RIV provides to you to get the vehicle registered in Canada. Ontario needs to amend the law or the permit to either a 45 day permit or a renewable 7 day permit. Also, since his previous vehicle was stolen, he did not have the option of parking his new vehicle during this process (as some suggest is necessary) because he still had to get to work and unfortunately for him driving is a necessity.
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